BIOS Flash Utility | Acer 5330 guide

BIOS Flash Utility

BIOS Flash Utility

The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:

New versions of system programs

New features or options

Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.

NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Flash utility.

NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash.

NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Flash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded.

Fellow the steps below to run the Flash.

1.Prepare a bootable diskette.

2.Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette.

3.Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function.

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Contents

Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series Service Guide please refer to http//csd.acer.com.tw Date Revision HistoryUpdates Chapter Copyright Disclaimer Conventions SCREEN MESSAGES Preface Page Machine Disassembly and Replacement Table of ContentsSystem Specifications System Utilities Model Definition and Configuration TroubleshootingJumper and Connector Locations FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Online Support Information Index Table of Contents Chapter System SpecificationsFeatures Platform Communication I/O PortsEnvironment System Block Diagram Your Acer Notebook tour Front View Closed Front View Latch Left View Right ViewOptical drive Rear View Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is Bottom View Indicators Easy-Launch Buttons Touchpad basics with two-click buttons Using the Keyboard Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypadFn + F11 Windows Keys CTRL + + TAB Use the arrow keys to Hot Keys Launches Acer eSettings in Acer EmpoweringTurns the display screen backlight off to save Special Key only for certain models The Euro symbolThe US dollar sign Acer Empowering Technology Launching Acer Empowering Technology 4. Click Create a new password Empowering Technology passwordTo set the Empowering Technology password 7. Make sure the box Use for Acer eRecovery Management is checked Acer eAudio Management only for certain models To create a new power plan Acer ePower ManagementUsing power plans To switch between power plans Acer eDataSecurity Management only for certain models Battery status Acer eRecovery Management passwords Manage user backups Restore Restore system to factory default Back up factory default to CD/DVDBack up drivers and applications to CD/DVD Create user backup Reinstall applications/drivers Restore system from user backup Prints and saves hardware specifications Acer eSettings ManagementAcer eSettings Management also Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation Windows Mobility Center Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatible recommended value Processor Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsBIOS CPU Fan True Value Table Bluetooth Interface Memory Combinations Wireless Module 802.11b/g Hard Disk Drive Interface Optical Disc Drive System Board Major Chips Audio InterfaceVideo Memory Keyboard Battery LCD 15.4” inchAC Adaptor System Power Management Boot BIOS Setup UtilitySystem Utilities Security Navigating the BIOS Utility note that system information is subject to different models Information Main InformationTime Chapter Main SecurityI nformation Esc Exit Setting a Password Clear or Set Removing a Password Changing a Password Chapter Main BootBoot Security Exit I nformationExit Saving Changes BIOS Flash Utility Remove HDD/BIOS Utility Remove HDD Password Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement Disassembly Requirements General Information Pre-disassembly InstructionsDisassembly Process Main Screw List EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY External Module Disassembly ProcessExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Removing the Battery Pack 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position1. Turn base unit over 1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it Removing the SD dummy cardRemoving the ExpressCard dummy card 2. Pull it out from the slot Size Quantity Removing the Lower CoverStep Torque 4. Remove the lower cover from the lower case Removing the DIMM3. Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the lower cover 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page Removing the WLAN Board Modules 4. Remove the DIMM module 4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 4. Slide the hard disk drive module away from the connector 6. Remove the two adhesive tape covering the two screws Removing the Optical Drive Module 5. Slowly pull out the odd module from the odd drive bay Color Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly FlowchartMAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY Removing the Middle Cover Removing the Keyboard 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page Removing the Heatsink Fan Module 3. Disconnect the heatsink fan connector from the main board Removing the CPU Heatsink Module Removing the CPU Removing the LCD Module 10. Disconnect the LCD cable connector from the main board Chapter Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case 16. Disconnect the LED cable from LEDCN1 on the main board 18. Remove the eleven screws 11 x A, 1 x G from the bottom panel Removing the LED Board 15. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 16. Disconnect the LED cable from the LED board Removing the Speaker Module 11. See “Removing the Heatsink Fan Module” on page Removing the Touchpad Module 16. Remove the touchpad cable that is glued to the bracket 17. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad board 18. Remove the two screws C securing the bracket to the upper case 19. Remove the touchpad bracket Removing the Modem Board 16. Remove the one screw C securing the modem card 17. Lift the modem board from the main board Removing the Main Board 19. Remove the one screw C securing the main board in place Removing the USB Board Module 18. Release the USB cable from the latch 19. Remove the USB board module from the lower case Removing the Bluetooth Modules LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly FlowchartLCD MODULE DISASSEMBLY Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable 11. See “Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets” on page 12. Disconnect the cables from the inverter board Chapter Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the Antennas Removing the Web Camera 12. Remove the Web camera from the back cover Troubleshooting Symptoms VerifiedGo To External CD-ROM Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Power System Check Memory Check Check the Power Adapter Check the Battery Pack Touchpad Check Power-On Self-Test POST Error Message Error Codes Index of Error MessagesError Code List Error Messages Error Message List No beep Error Messages Beeps Phoenix BIOS Beep CodesCode POST Routine Description Code BeepsPOST Routine Description Code BeepsPOST Routine Description POST Routine Description Boot to Mini DOS Boot to Full DOSClear Huge Segment Symptom / Error Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Indicator-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Modem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Jumper and Connector Locations Top and Bottom View Chapter Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check Clearing Password Check and BIOS RecoveryClearing Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description BIOS Recovery Hotkey BIOS Recovery by Crisis DiskBIOS Recovery Boot Block Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series Exploded Diagram Part Name and Description Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series FRU ListCategory Acer Part No Category Part Name and DescriptionAcer Part No Category Part Name and DescriptionAcer Part No Category Part Name and DescriptionAcer Part No Category Part Name and DescriptionAcer Part No Category Part Name and DescriptionAcer Part No Category Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series Model Definition and ConfigurationAppendix A Wireless DIMM WirelessAcer DIMM DIMM WirelessAcer DIMM DIMM WirelessAcer DIMM DIMM WirelessAcer DIMM DIMM WirelessAcer DIMM DIMM WirelessAcer DIMM DIMM WirelessAcer DIMM DIMM WirelessAcer DIMM DIMM WirelessAcer DIMM DIMM WirelessAcer DIMM DIMM WirelessAcer DIMM DIMM WirelessAcer DIMM DIMM WirelessAcer DIMM DIMM WirelessAcer DIMM DIMM WirelessAcer DIMM DIMM WirelessAcer DIMM DIMM WirelessAcer DIMM DIMM WirelessAcer DIMM DIMM WirelessAcer DIMM DIMM WirelessAcer DIMM DIMM WirelessAcer DIMM DIMM WirelessAcer DIMM DIMM WirelessAcer DIMM Appendix A Test Compatible Components Appendix B Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test CRT Port TestUSB Port Test PCMCIA Test ExpressCard TestMemory Card Test SD/MS/MMC/SM/CF/Microdrive/XD Appendix B Online Support Information Appendix C Appendix C Index